Sears 1249 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Fig. 1
STITCHING
SETTINGS
Stitch Selector . ....... _
Stitctn Width Control .... 5
Stitctn Length Control .... 6
Stretch Stitclq Control .... mark "
Zigzag Presser Foot
o
between
S and L
This is the same type of stitch used by
the garment industry in making sports-
wear. It is used for seams of 3/8" to
t/4% The seam is formed and finished
in one operation, It must be used when
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and other garments that require
stretch,
Fig. ! shows the raw edge finished.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge.
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can be overcast to prevent further
raveling,,
,_=_Gh'_JG OR PINE L_A_"
o I _°,:;: TCH _TIT_..._ IIR]G
SETTt NGS
Sti_ch Selector , ....... _
Stitch Width Control ...... 5
SIitch Length Control .... 6
Stretch Stitch Control , mark "
Zigzag Presser foot
]
The serging or pine leaf stretch stitch
is equally useful with woven and knitt-
ed fabrics. This stitch can be used in
making elastic swimwear, as well as
overcasting a neat edge on the seams.
_s
between
S and L